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Centre mulls annual dope tests for all pilots after Air India incident

The civil aviation ministry is considering mandatory annual random dope tests for all commercial pilots following an Air India captain’s…

August 25, 2026 17:01 IST

Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: What we know about pilot dope test report and ongoing DGCA probe

Allegations of a pilot failing a dope test after the Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence incident on August 4 remain unconfirmed…

Updated: August 9, 2026 17:01 IST

Air India mid-air mishap under DGCA scrutiny; flight recorders being probed

The DGCA is investigating a mid-air incident involving Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, with flight recorders secured…

Updated: August 6, 2026 12:47 IST

‘Flight Duty Time Limitations needs a review’: IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia urges alignment with ‘best global practices’

IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia urges review of India’s Flight Duty Time Limitations, citing reduced cockpit productivity, higher costs, and competitiveness…

Updated: July 31, 2026 10:37 IST

AAIB Hits Back At Air India Crash Probe Criticism

Air India AI-171 Probe: AAIB says international experts part of probe, final report by October

The final report on the Air India Ahmedabad crash killing 260 people will be submitted by October, according to AAIB.…

July 29, 2026 13:28 IST

DGCA to digitise aviation incident reporting through eGCA

How will DGCA’s digital safety platform change aviation incident reporting?

The DGCA is set to introduce a digital occurrence reporting platform on the eGCA portal to streamline aviation incident reporting…

July 21, 2026 09:27 IST

The DGCA has warned IndiGo over dangerous goods handling lapses and directed the airline to strengthen training and compliance with safety regulations.

DGCA warns IndiGo over lapses in handling of dangerous goods, seeks action report in 30 days

The DGCA has issued a warning to IndiGo over lapses in handling dangerous goods after an audit found multiple regulatory…

July 11, 2026 11:54 IST

Regulatory delays cloud cargo airlines’ shift to Navi Mumbai

According to people aware of the developments, around four to five dedicated freighter operators, primarily from West Asia, Europe and…

Updated: July 9, 2026 11:36 IST

IndiGo remained the largest domestic carrier by market share in May at 64.9%, broadly steady compared to April's 65.0%.

Domestic air traffic hits 1.54 crore in May: IndiGo retains market share lead, Air India climbs to 25.6%

Domestic airlines in India carried 153.90 lakh passengers in May 2026, with Akasa Air having the highest load factor at…

July 8, 2026 15:03 IST

What is ‘Point-in-Space’ navigation, and why is it a massive leap for Indian helicopter ops?

Many heliports across India currently operate without sophisticated navigation aids, limiting helicopter services during poor weather or low visibility.

July 6, 2026 21:23 IST

Air India flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace during Amritsar go-around, DGCA orders probe

Air India flight AI479 briefly entered Pakistani airspace during a go-around at Amritsar airport. DGCA confirmed the incident and initiated…

June 24, 2026 23:08 IST

Air India AI-171 crash probe in final stage, report likely soon: Aviation Minister

Air India crash probe: ‘India will soon know what killed AI-171 flyers,’ says Aviation Minister

The investigation of the Air India AI-171 crash that killed 260 is in its final phase, with the Civil Aviation…

Updated: June 15, 2026 14:00 IST

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Suspected Ebola case in India tests negative: What you need to know about new travel rules

India’s first suspected Ebola case tested negative as authorities intensified airport screening, airline SOPs and surveillance measures following outbreaks in…

May 27, 2026 19:17 IST